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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reconsidered a decision allowing the applicant to treat outside the defendant's Medical Provider Network (MPN). The Board found the employer failed to notify the applicant of his right to predesignate a personal physician as required by law. However, the remedy for this failure is limited to treatment with that specific personal physician, not any physician outside the MPN. Therefore, the original order was rescinded, and the applicant is now entitled to treatment from his identified personal physician, Dr. Aceves, provided he meets the statutory criteria, and not outside the MPN otherwise.
THOMAS HERRERA vs. AMERI-COLD LOGISTICS, LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Los Angeles. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Los Angeles.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board reconsidered a decision allowing the applicant to treat outside the defendant's Medical Provider Network (MPN). The Board found the employer failed to notify the applicant of his right to predesignate a personal physician as required by law. However, the remedy for this failure is limited to treatment with that specific personal physician, not any physician outside the MPN. Therefore, the original order was rescinded, and the applicant is now entitled to treatment from his identified personal physician, Dr. Aceves, provided he meets the statutory criteria, and not outside the MPN otherwise.
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